Working in Germany Living and working in Germany

Exchange schemes and collaborative programmes have long been a normal part of the research and education sector in the EU. However, the aim as stated is to work with researchers from all over the world.

Health insurance has been universally mandatory in Germany. The same usually applies to foreign guest researchers who are staying in Germany for research purposes. We explain what the regulations are and what you need to take into account when taking out health insurance.

Husbands or wives of research fellows are allowed to work when the research fellow is entitled to take up gainful employment or when they have been living together as a married couple in Germany for at least two years.

How do people greet one another in Germany? How do work colleagues interact? Anyone arriving in a foreign country for the first time is often unsure of how they should behave.

Berlin is both the capital and the seat of government. It offers a vibrant blend of past and present and is experiencing business and academic growth.

Bonn has become the German capital for development cooperation. Business, academic and cultural organisations work together closely in the United Nations city of Bonn.

Dresden is home to traditional economic sectors, new growth industries and a diverse range of higher education and research institutions.

Frankfurt am Main has a centuries-old tradition as a location for academia and research. In addition to Europe´s second largest airport, it has the highest concentration of banks.

Freiburg is an important centre for academia and has a number of top notch research institutes to its name, as well as an ancient and internationally respected university which excels both in the sciences and humanities.

Hamburg has a reputation for being one of Germany´s most attractive cities. Business and academia flourish here in the north of Germany.

Kiel is, next to Hamburg, the most famous port town. It is a vibrant, wealthy city with plenty of opportunities in academia and industry alike.

Konstanz is home to one of the most prestigious universities in Germany, making it an obvious destination for many academics.

Leipzig has been a respected centre of learning throughout Europe. Various research institutions and Germany´s second oldest university are based here.

Munich combines top-level research at universities and research institutions with a high quality of life and close proximity to other parts of Europe.

Rostock is one of the success stories from the former East Germany and has managed to attract industry and manufacturing back to the town.

Stuttgart is not just home to the automotive sector and winegrowing. No other region invests more in research and development on a daily basis.

Tübingen isn´t just a pretty face as it boasts one of the top universities in the country and a number of respected research institutes.